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Step 1
Check for color. The clearer the better in this case. Before buying moissanite, view the crystal under ultraviolet light. However, it's best to see what the crystal looks like under natural sunlight.
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Step 2
Judge its clarity. Like diamonds, moissanite has cracks, flaws, and color spots on the inside. These naturally occurring flaws reduce the value in the market.
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Step 3
Find out its size. The size of a diamond is judged by carats, in moissanite it is measured in millimeters; as with diamonds, size is important.
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Step 4
Look for fire in the crystal. Fire is the amount of sparkle the crystal holds. Most moissanite is priced by the amount of fire. More fire conveys into a higher price with merchants.










